EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

Market very firm, tending a little dearer for finer microns.

COMMENT

Another better market tone. This reflected in a smaller passed in rate. 11,500 bales were sold to the trade in Sydney and Melbourne today.

FLEECE

18.0 micron and finer par to 1% dearer

18.5 / 21.5 micron very firm but closed trending a little dearer

SKIRTINGS

Generally very firm.

OPEN TOP

Nominally unchanged